PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS ANSWERS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ True or False? The alternate minimums derived by using the one
straight in approach method will always provide lower minimums
than using the two approach method. (Homework) Answer: False
◉ What factors would you consider defining a "suitable runway" in a
real world scenario? (HW) Answer: A runway of required length
A useable runway taking into consideration the forecast winds at the
ETA.
A useable runway taking into consideration NOTAMS that affect the
use of the planned approach or runway
◉ True or False? The certificate holder may use the alternate airport
weather minimums published on the Jeppesen approach procedure.
(HW) Answer: False
◉ True or False? In determining alternate airport weather
minimums, the certificate holder shall not use any published IAP
which specifies that alternate airport weather minimums are not
authorized. (HW) Answer: True
,◉ True or False? In determining altenate airport weather
minimums, all conditional forecast elements below the lowest
applicable operating minimia must be taken into account. (HW)
Answer: True
◉ When using the Alternate Airports Minimum table for airports
with at least two operational navigational facilities, you should:
(HW) Answer: Add 200 feet to the higher MDA or DA of the two
approaches being flown and add 1/2 statute mile.
◉ The company defines marginal weather as: (HW) Answer:
Destination forecast weather is at minimums and the first alternate
ceiling or visibility are at alternate minimums.
◉ The Jeppesen Airway Manual (Brick) is revised every __________
days. (HW) Answer: 56
◉ What is true concerning the Brick (HW) Answer: There are no
STARs incorporated in the brick, and if specific SIDs are required for
departure, have OCC fax the appropriate information to the station,
as there are no SIDs incorporated in the Brick. Make an AFDL entry
"Brick Opened, Contents Intact" or "Brick Opened, Contents
Missing/Damaged" as appropriate.
◉ What does C055 - Alternate Airport IFR Weather
, Minimums do for LAA? Answer: Allows LAA to derive lower than
standard alternate airport weather minimums for listing an airport
as a destination or departure alternate, using the 1NAV/2NAV
meathod.
◉ What is true about LAA's use of Jeppesen alternate minima?
Answer: LAA is not authorized to use Jeppesen published alternate
minimums.
◉ What does NA mean? Answer: Not Authorized
◉ What does FAR 121.625 say? Answer: No person may list an
airport as an alternate airport in the Dispatch or Flight Release
unless the appropriate weather reports or forecasts, or any
combination thereof, indicate that the weather conditions will be at
or above the alternate weather minimums specified in the certificate
holder's Operations Specifications for that airport when the flight
arrives.
◉ What is 1NAV/2NAV? Answer: 1NAV = +400ft to MDA/DA(H) and
1sm
2NAV = +200ft to MDA/DH(A) and 1/2sm
◉ What is 1NAV/2NAV used for? Answer: For planning purposes
only.